Social Worker - MH Review

Job Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall

Salary: Between £32,070 to £42,699 (plus £3,300 market premia payment for Level 3 Social Workers) Pay award pending

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 24th May 2026

Leicestershire County Council is expanding the Adult Mental Health Review Team and we are seeking Social Workers (4 full time and 1 part time) who are passionate and skilled in working in mental health services. This is a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred reviews in line with the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Health Act 1983 ensuring that adults with mental health needs receive the support they need to live independently, safely, and with dignity.

About the Role

You will work collaboratively with the person, carers, and professionals across health and social care to review care and support plans, promote recovery, and uphold the principles of wellbeing and independence to ensure the person’s outcomes are met.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us, please visit:

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An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• Be a qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England.
• Have knowledge of social work methodologies, social care policies such as person-centred approaches and asset based social work, and relevant legislation including The Care Act, Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act.
• Have experience of effective assessment and risk management delivery, safeguarding experience, court work experience and multi-agency/multidisciplinary working and/or hospital discharge processes is essential.
• Ideally have experience of working directly with people in the Mental Health field.
• Have experience of partnership working with adults to identify and meet need with creative and pragmatic solutions.
• Be a confident communicator who is skilled in diplomacy, persuasion, assertive and conflict management and able to build effective working relationships and be able to work proactively individually but also as a team member.
• Have good prioritisation and time management skills and have a valid UK driving licence or access to a vehicle

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Chelbie Shepherd, Resourcing Co-ordinator

Telephone: 0116 305 5973

Email: chelbie.shepherd@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

About us

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

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